Denim or leather? This ACNE STUDIOS denim suit is sparking intense buzz!






In recent years, ACNE STUDIOS has continuously reinvented its denim offerings. Following the launch of the DIRTY DENIM “dirty” jeans and the DIGITAL PRINTED JEANS with digital prints, the brand’s latest creation—the LOOSE FIT JEANS-2023, which blurs the boundaries between denim and leather—has once again captured widespread attention and sparked lively debate.

Consumers can’t help but wonder: Is this denim or leather? In response, the brand clarified that these jeans are made from a fabric called WASHED INDIGO TENCEL DENIM, which blends denim with Tencel—meaning the base material is still denim.
The garments achieve a leather-like sheen and tactile texture because the designer has coated their surfaces with black wax and paint. If you look closely, you’ll notice a subtle gradient effect at the waist and along the legs, where the denim blue seamlessly transitions into the black wax coating.




The denim jacket from the same collection is also super cool and stylish—wearing “denim on denim” looks absolutely stunning!

In fact, this technique is nothing new! Brands like LEVI’S and G-STAR have all released waxed denim pieces, and it has also appeared in the collections of luxury fashion houses such as SAINT LAURENT, RICK OWENS, and AMIRI.


If you’ve been paying attention to ACNE STUDIOS’ designs, you’ll notice that the brand excels at drawing on classic denim fabrics and time-honored craftsmanship—delivering constant visual surprises while injecting a playful, conversation-worthy edge that keeps the label vibrant and compelling.
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